Application Support Specialist Jobs

Application Support Specialists help organizations keep business-critical software reliable, available, and easy to use. They investigate technical issues, support users, monitor application performance, and coordinate with developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to resolve problems. Explore vetted Application Support Specialist opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does an Application Support Specialist Do?

Responsibilities vary by employer and application environment, but commonly include diagnosing incidents, troubleshooting software and integrations, managing support requests, documenting solutions, and escalating complex defects. Specialists may also monitor systems, analyze logs and data, assist with releases, and help improve support processes and application reliability.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek experience supporting enterprise applications, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize issues by urgency and business impact. Familiarity with ticketing and monitoring tools, SQL, scripting, operating systems, cloud platforms, APIs, or IT service management practices can be valuable. Requirements differ across industries and seniority levels.

Application Support Career Opportunities

Application Support Specialists work across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. With experience, professionals may move into senior support, application administration, systems analysis, site reliability, technical operations, or support management. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, work arrangements, and compensation.

Find Application Support Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more. Search Application Support Specialist jobs to discover openings that match your experience and career goals, and review each listing for its specific qualifications and compensation details.

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$79K - $118K *

Elevate customer experiences by providing expert training and support for diabetes management technology. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product usage and ensure customer satisfaction throu...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$105K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining billing solutions in the legal sector. Leverage your expertise in law firm financial operations to support sales efforts, conduct client demos, and enhance our innovative...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $158K *

Drive enterprise-level technical solutions by analyzing system needs, coordinating design activities, and ensuring compliance with governance processes. Leverage your expertise to enhance performance...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$123K - $169K *

Unlock your potential by providing expert clinical training and support to customers, ensuring they effectively operate advanced dosimetry equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $116K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $135K *

Drive growth by partnering with sales teams to identify and develop cybersecurity service opportunities. Lead consultative engagements, create proposals, and deliver impactful presentations while coll...

New York, NYRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive customer-centric solutions by translating analytics needs into actionable opportunities. Collaborate with Account Executives to enhance client relationships and deliver impactful presentations...

Idaho, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $215K *

Join our team to oversee application security, manage vulnerability pipelines, and collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security practices. Drive incident response and advocate for security a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex problems by implementing ServiceNow solutions for top clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team, ensuring quality and efficiency in digital transformation projects, while delivering impa...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engineer a cutting-edge Commercial Lines insurance platform, focusing on microservices architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver robust solutions that enhance underwr...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Develop a cutting-edge microservices architecture for a greenfield Commercial Lines insurance platform, focusing on underwriting, rating, and policy administration while collaborating with cross-funct...

CanadaRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in architecting a cutting-edge Commercial Lines insurance platform, focusing on microservices and event-driven architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliv...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$94K - $141K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

Champion security initiatives by embedding secure design principles across applications, cloud, and infrastructure. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance security maturity and protect over 6,0...

Texas, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $250K *

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Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

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1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $195K *

Empower enterprise clients by managing strategic relationships, driving revenue growth, and aligning solutions with business objectives. Lead cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional outcomes and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$114K - $205K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of claims operations through innovation and AI. Leverage your expertise in business process optimization to enhance outcomes, improve efficiency, and deliver exce...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$146K - $224K *

Drive impactful solutions for SLED customers by leveraging your technical expertise and sales acumen. Collaborate with teams to enhance customer engagement, deliver tailored demos, and ensure alignmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $110K *

Champion technology initiatives by managing IT projects, providing advanced support, and enhancing operational processes. Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to ensure successful project deliver...

Westport, CTRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$111K - $130K *

Join a team that's transforming healthcare delivery through innovative product management. You'll oversee the Lighthouse platform, enhancing care team efficiency while collaborating with cross-functio...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$97K - $145K *

Empower operational excellence by managing day-to-day business functions, driving performance, and leading a high-performing team in the autonomous vehicle sector. Ensure compliance, foster innovation...

Detroit, MIRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $104K *

Inspire efficient EHR system performance by leading applications analysis and optimization. Drive project management and collaboration while mentoring team members and enhancing patient care through e...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Application Support Specialist do?question toggle

    An Application Support Specialist helps maintain business software by troubleshooting incidents, assisting users, monitoring application health, documenting fixes, and coordinating with technical teams to resolve issues.

  • What skills are useful for Application Support Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Useful skills include problem-solving, clear communication, incident prioritization, and experience with enterprise applications. Depending on the role, employers may also value SQL, scripting, cloud platforms, APIs, monitoring tools, and IT service management knowledge.

  • What qualifications do employers typically look for?question toggle

    Requirements vary. Employers commonly seek relevant application or technical support experience and may prefer a degree, certifications, or familiarity with specific platforms and tools. Check individual listings for exact qualifications.

  • Where do Application Support Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in organizations that rely on software, including financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, and government. Roles may support internal business systems, customer-facing applications, or specialized platforms.

  • Can Application Support Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some senior, specialized, or high-responsibility positions may offer salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, location, industry, and technical scope; review each job listing for details.

  • What career paths can follow application support?question toggle

    Experienced specialists may pursue senior application support, application administration, systems analysis, technical operations, site reliability, or support leadership roles, depending on their interests and skills.